Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bryce..... May 24
Caibarien-Nuevitas railway project. It appears
from the British ambassador's Mar. 31 and the
American minister's Mar. 22 that the British con-
tentions are of a legal nature, which this Govern-
ment does not feel called on to discuss with Cuba.
Mr. Moore to Mr. Daniels... May 27 Participation of a Cuban delegation in the dedication
Cuban Legation to the De-
partment.
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bryan
(telegram).
of the National Maine Monument in New York
City. Informs him of steps taken to receive the
Cuban delegation.
Same subject. Memorandum of personnel of the
Cuban delegation, dateof its arrival, etc.
Proposed arbitration of insurrectionary_claims of
France, Germany, and Great Britain. The Senate
has passed the bill authorizing the President to
conclude an agreement to arbitrate prima facie
French, German, and British claims.
Mr. Torriente to Mr. Bryan June 3 Participation of a Cuban delegation in the dedica-
(telegram).
22 Mr. de la Vega to Mr. Bryan June 3
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Beaupré June (telegram).
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bryan June 6 (telegram).
Mr. Romero to Mr. Bryan.. 231 Mr. Bryan to Mr. Beaupré.
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bryan June 16 (telegram).
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Beaupré June 19 (telegram).
tion of the National Maine Monument in New
York City. Expresses the gratitude of the Cuban
Government for the cordial reception of the dele-
gation.
Inauguration of President Menocal. Transmits
President Menocal's autograph letter of May 20 to
the President, announcing his inauguration.
Proposed arbitration of insurrectionary claims of
France, Germany, and Great Britain. Instruc-
tion to say to the President of Cuba that the de-
partment's May 17 connotes no insistence on im-
mediate action.
Same subject. The President of Cuba is pleased with
the department's attitude as expressed in its June
5. The Cuban secretary of state has addressed the
French minister in terms in harmony with the
department's views, promising to state his Gov-
ernment's views in full at an early date.
Same subject. A long memorandum setting forth
Cuba's position on the subject
Concession for construction of a bridge across the
entrance to the port of Habana. Instructs that
the Department has not made any claim under the
Platt Amendment: states the Department's atti-
tude and instructs to reiterate this Government's
objections in case the bridge project should come
up again.
Newspaper attack on the American Legation. The
editor, Soto, responsible for the libelous articles,
has made public retraction of his charges. The
Minister requests that he be instructed not to press
the matter further.
Same subject. In view of the Minister's telegram of
June 16, he is instructed not to press the matter
further at present.
.do.... Participation of a Cuban delegation in the dedica-
tion of the National Maine Monument in New York
City. Incloses the Department's reply to Mr.
Torriente's letter, with instruction to deliver it.
Concession for construction of a bridge across the
entrance to the port of Habana. The President of
Cuba will soon recommend to Congress the repeal
of the law granting the concession.
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bryan June 23 (telegram).
239 Mr. Moore to Mr. Beaupré ...do.... Inauguration of President Menocal. Incloses the
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bryan. June 27
President's autograph letter of June 18 acknowl-
edging that of President Menocal of May 20, trans-
mitted on June 3.
Newspaper attack on the American Legation. In-
closes copy of "Cuba" printing retraction of its
charges.
Mr. Gibson to Mr. Bryan... June 30 Participation of a Cuban delegation in the dedication
of the National Maine Monument in New York
City. Acknowledges the Department's 238 and
reports delivery of the inclosure.
Proposed arbitration of insurrectionary claims of
France, Germany, and Great Britain. Reply to
the undated memorandum of the Cuban Minister.
Same subject. A long note setting forth the position
of the Cuban Government.
43 Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan. 21 Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales.
Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)...
Same subject. Incloses text of pending bill, which
will probably not be enacted.
Concession for construction of a bridge across the
entrance to the port of Habana. Instructs him to
withdraw this Government's objection to the proj-
ect, in views of the changes that have been made
in the bridge plans.
Dec. 8 Newspaper attack on the American Legation. Trans-
mits correspondence with the American Legation
'at Madrid showing the Spanish law relating to im-
munity of Congressmen. Instructs to invite the
Cuban Government's attention thereto when oc-
casion offers.
Dec. 18 Cuban amnesty bill. The President of Cuba has
vetoed the bill.
Dec. 20
Dec. 22 Concession for construction of a bridge across the
entrance to the port of Habana. In reply to the
Legation's note embodying the instruction of Dec.
1, the Cuban Government says that it will never-
theless allow the annulment of the concession to
stand.
Same subject. Gives the President's reasons for
his veto.
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox Sept. 27 (telegram).
Mr. Oliver to Mr. Knox.... Dec. 11
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox Dec. 16 (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram).
Financial affairs. The Dominican Government has
applied to the National Bank of Santo Domingo
for a loan, subject to approval by the United States.
Same subject. Informs him of report from the Dep-
uty Receiver General of Dominican customs of the
terms of a bill introduced in the Dominican Con-
gress authorizing a loan of $1,500,000.
Same subject. Reports enactment of the loan bill,
and views of the Dominican President as to the
limitations of approval by the United States.
Dec. 18 Same subject. Instruction to inform the Dominican
President of this Government's approval in princi-
ple of making the loan and its authorization of pre-
fiminary advances not exceeding $300,000, etc.
This Government can not, however, approve the
contract until it has examined it in full, nor
approve advances to a government it has not rec-
ognized. Instructs to send details of the contract.
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox...do.... Same subject. The Dominican Government in-
(telegram).
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quires whether or not the public works bonds
could be used as security.
Same subject. Legal objections prevent diversion
of public works funds to the contemplated loan.
This loan can probably be effected with local
bankers.
Same subject. Local bankers not interested in pro-
posed loan at the required rate of interest. The
Royal Bank of Canada makes a proposal. Sug-
gestions by the minister as to certain stipulations.
Same subject. The Department hopes tocable soon
a form of contract now in preparation.
Same subject. Approves form of contract between
the Dominican Republic and the National City
Bank of New York: text given.
Same subject. Transmits contract form approved
by Gen. McIntyre. By transmitting it the
Department does not indicate that it should be
given preference. Instruction so to inform the
Dominican Government.
Political affairs. The Dominican President, Arch-
bishop Nouel, expresses himself as despondent
over the probability of his success in attempting
to secure good government unless the United
States take an active part in controlling elections,
and requests the minister to obtain from the de-
partment a statement for publication in regard to
the necessity for such a step if the disorders of the
past tend to recur, as now seems likely.
Same subject. Makes statement requested by the
Dominican President. Instructs the minister in
connection therewith.
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Same to same (telegram).. Jan. 24
Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram).
Mr. Peynado to Mr. Knox.. Jan. 31
Mr. Jarvis to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Mr. Oliver to Mr. Knox.... Feb. 10
Mr. Knox to Mr. Peynado. Feb. 11 Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox...do.... (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Jarvis Feb. 12 (telegram).
Financial affairs. The National City Bank's pro-
posal has been accepted on the same terms as trans-
mitted by the Department Jan. 7, except 971⁄2 in-
stead of 964.
Political affairs. Quotes response of the Dominican
President to the statement made by the Depart-
ment.
Financial affairs. The National Bank of Santo
Domingo offers objections to the National City
Bank of New York contract, which will be studied
and settled as soon as possible.
Arbitration of the boundary dispute with Haiti.
Incloses draft protocol proposing to Haiti con-
tractually to accept the provisional line adopted
Sept. 24, 1912, by the United States, pending arbi-
tral decision. The minister asserts, however, that
such provisional acceptance does not imply renun-
ciation of claims previously made.
Financial affairs. The chairman of the National
Bank of Santo Domingo sets forth the objections
of the bank to the proposed contract with the
National City Bank of New York.
Arbitration of the boundary dispute with Haiti.
Informs him of the War Department's opinion
concerning the boundary line, based on the Moya
map.
Same subject. Acknowledges his Jan. 31, 1913.
The American minister as an arbitrator of a French
claim. The minister requests permission to act
as one of three arbitrators of a claim for damages
preferred against the Dominican Government by
a French citizen
Financial affairs. Reply to the foregoing. This
Government finds no ground justifying it in inter-
fering in the matter of awarding the contract, as
both proposals seem within the legal requirements.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell...do.... Same subject. Instructions regarding details of in-
(telegram).
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Feb. 18
Feb. 19
Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell
(telegram).
Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox
(telegram).
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formation required by the Department.
Same subject. Transmits text of proposed contract
clauses that do not appear in the form sent by the
department.
The American minister as an arbitrator of a French
claim. The department permits him so to act, if
he is disposed to do so without compensation.
Financial affairs. Urges haste in approval of loan
contract.
Same subject. Instruction that department con-
sents to certain advances; informs him of reply of
department to National Bank of Santo Domingo.
Inquires as to meaning of legation's Feb. 13.
Instructs to cable text of preamble.
Same subject. The Dominican Government has
ratified the contract with the National City Bank
of New York. Transmits text of preamble.
Same subject. The loan contract was signed Feb.
22 and awaits the minister's endorsement. Asks
for instructions.
Same subject. Same purport as the preceding....
Same subject. Refers to the minister's Feb. 23 and
suggests an alteration in the contract. Refers to
his Feb. 21 and Feb. 24, and instructs the minister
as to the procedure and wording to be followed in
approving the contract.
Same subject. Quotes certain modifications to be
made in the loan notes. Instructs to proceed as
instructed Feb. 26, after modifications have been
made.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Peynardo....do.... Arbitration of boundary dispute with Haiti. In
forms him of the War Department's opinion in
regard to the boundary line.
Political affairs. Reports convening of Congress and
presentation of the President's message.
Financial affairs. Reports exchange of notes in rela-
tion to the loan contract on Mar. 1.
Same subject. Informs the Secretary of War of the
conclusion of the loan contract and requests that
the receiver general of Dominican customs be
notified.
Political affairs. President Nouel will resign at an
early date. Requests the presence of at least 1
gunboat.
Message of President Nouel to Congress. Transmits
the message of Provisional President Nouel to the
Congress, Feb. 27, 1913.
Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).
Mr. Adee to Mr. Curtis (telegram).
Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan Mar. 24 (telegram).
Archbishop Nouel to Mr. Mar. 24
Wilson (telegram).
Mr. Adee to Mr. Curtis...do....
(telegram).
Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan Mar. 26 (telegram).
Political affairs. A second gunboat is desirable at
an early date in view of possible revolution upon
the resignation of the President.
Same subject. Instruction to deliver to the Do-
minican President the message, quoted, from the
President, urging him not to resign.
Same subject. Reports delivery of the President's
message to the Dominican President. The Do-
minican Government urges the presence of a large,
American war ship.
Same subject. Acknowledges with thanks the
President's communication, but ill health de-
mands the Dominican President's resignation.
Same subject. The Algonquin will proceed to Do-
minican waters to establish radio communica-
tion with the Wheeling.
Same subject. Algonquin has established radio com-
munication with the Wheeling. The consul at
Puerto Plata has been requested to inform the
commander of the Algonquin in case telegraph line
across the island is cut.
513 Mr. Ménos to Mr. Doyle.... Mar. 28 Arbitration of boundary dispute with Haiti. In
closes draft protocol addressed Mar. 23, 1913, tɔ the
Dominican plenipotentiary.
Bryan (telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Apr.
Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Apr. 9
Same to same (telegram)... Apr. 11
Same to same (telegram)... Apr. 12
Same to same (telegram)... Apr. 14
Mr. Peynado to Mr. Bryan. June 6
Mr. Cernuda to Mr. Bryan.. July 1
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Curtis..... July 8
Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan Sept. 2 (tele gram).
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hatha- Sept. 4 way (telegram).
Mr. Esteva to Mr. Bryan (telegram).
Same subject. Bordas chosen by House on second
and third readings.
Same subject. President Bordas inaugurated today.
Same subject. Encloses autograph letter of Presi-
dent Bordas to the President, announcing his in-
auguration.
Arbitration of boundary dispute with Haiti. Sends
him copies of a map recently published by order of
the Dominican Government showing the pro-
visional boundary line adopted by the United
States Sept. 24, 1912.
Political affairs. Encloses letter from the President
to President Bordas acknowledging his autɔgraph
letter.
Same subject. Governor Céspedes at Puerto Plata
has organized a separate government with himself
as president. Government troops are marching
against him.
Same subject. Instruction to cooperate with Com-
mander Long of the Des Moines to protect life and
property during Puerto Plata revolution.
..do.... Same subject. Governor Céspedes has issued a man-
ifesto declaring Puerto Plata severed from the
central Government.
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Curtis ...do.... Same subject. Instruction to communicate to revo-
(telegram).
iutionists the profound displeasure of the United
States.
Same subject. Instruction in regard to Puerto
Plata conditions.
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Holaday (telegram).
Same subject. Instruction to the consul at Santiago
de Cuba to deliver to Mr. Sullivan certain quoted
instructions in regard to the Puerto Plata revolu-
tionists.
Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan Sept. 19 (telegram).
Mr. Peynado to Mr. Bryan.. Sept. 20
Same to same..
.do..
Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan Sept. 22
(telegram).
Same subject. Reports his measures while at Monte
Cristi.
Same subject. Reports engagements at Navarrete
and Las Lagunas.
Same subject. Notifies him of the closure of the
ports of Puerto Plata, Samaná, and Sánchez on
Sept. 4.
Same subject. The minister and Commander Long
have conferred with the revolutionists and
duced them to abandon resort to violence on the
promise of no reprisals; Céspedes to remain gov-
ernor; an honest ballot and free election.
Same subject. Explanation in regard to the blockade
involving the Seminole.
Same subject. Same purport..
Same subject. The Dominican Government con-
sents to parley with revolutionists on the bases re-
ported in the minister's Sept. 19. Remarks re-
garding the blockade.
(Same to same (telegram).....do.... Same subject. Requests authority to insist on open-
ing of all ports on account of closure's effect on
customs receipts.
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan Sept. 25 (telegram).
Same subject. The department believes the block-
ade should be preserved; reasons given. Objects
to the feature of agreement with revolutionists
retaining Céspedes as governor. Advises change
of military commanders at certain points; in-
structs to insist on no reprisals, and full guaran-
ties to revolutionists.
Same subject. This Government will respect the
blockade of Puerto Plata, Sánchez, and Samaná,
and will assist in preserving it.
Same subject. Revolutionists accede to agreement
amended to supplant Governor Céspedes.
Same subject. The department suggests a written
agreement with the revolutionists, witnessed by
representative of this Government.
Same subject. Reports delivery to both contend-
ing parties of the basis suggested for an agreement.
Inquiries whether or not the agreement may be
regarded as a treaty.
Same subject. The agreement should not be con-
strued as a treaty. Further instructions. Ap-
proval of course taken by the minister.
Same subject. The revolutionists yield, and will
rely on the American promise to insist on free
elections. Gives further details.
8 Same subject. The department assumes immediate
delivery of arms by the revolutionists. Requests
full statement of terms of agreement.
Same subject. The revolutionists repudiate the
agreement negotiated by their fully empowered
representatives. The minister requests instruc-
tion to take the most drastic measures.
Same subject. Gives terms of the agreement.
Same subject. Instructs to insist on resort to con-
stitutional methods and to let the revolutionists
know that this Government will exert its full
power against them.
Mr. Peynado to Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hathaway to Mr. Bryan
(telegram).
Mr. Peynado to Mr. Bryan.
Same subject. The blockade and closure of the ports
of Samaná and Sánchez has been ended.
Same subject. The revolutionists have accepted
and signed the peace agreement.
Same subject. The blockade and closure of the port
of Puerto Plata has been ended.
Same subject. Instruction to cable his views as to
method of procedure in regard to the elections.
Same subject. Gives his suggestions as to method of
procedure of this Government in regard to the
elections.
Same subject. Instruction to submit to the Do-
minican Government the department's sugges-
tions in relation to conduct of elections; text given.
Same subject. The Nashville will return to Domini-
can waters about Dec. 10, in time for elections.
Same subject. Inquires the Minister's views in re-
gard to certain details of this Government's plan
for observing the elections.
Same subject. The situation has become tense be-
cause of the approaching elections. Suggests re-
tention of the vessels.
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